SY1 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 1LS

SY1 1LS, Shropshire has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.59 per 1,000 population. This SY1 1LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY1 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY1 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 1LS, encompassing approximately 1657 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 1LS area, explore the SY1 1LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

SY1 1LS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

SY1 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4367.590.00%
Public order1625.956.67%
Anti-social behaviour149.66-41.67%
Shoplifting138.45-38.10%
Drugs87.85300.00%
Other theft54.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.02-28.57%
Bicycle theft33.02200.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Theft from the person11.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4376.6413.16%
Anti-social behaviour2425.954.35%
Shoplifting2114.48110.00%
Public order1512.6736.36%
Criminal damage and arson79.0540.00%
Other theft54.22-28.57%
Theft from the person23.020.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.21-66.67%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3864.5740.74%
Anti-social behaviour2322.9376.92%
Public order1113.8822.22%
Shoplifting106.64-9.09%
Other theft76.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.22-37.50%
Bicycle theft33.02-50.00%
Burglary21.81-50.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2756.12-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour1316.29-27.78%
Shoplifting117.85-21.43%
Public order96.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.43300.00%
Other theft64.83100.00%
Bicycle theft63.62500.00%
Burglary43.62300.00%
Theft from the person22.410.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3049.49-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour1818.10-30.77%
Shoplifting1410.86-22.22%
Public order98.45-35.71%
Other theft35.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.21-80.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4175.4410.81%
Anti-social behaviour2624.7436.84%
Shoplifting1815.690.00%
Public order1410.8655.56%
Criminal damage and arson108.4525.00%
Other theft76.03133.33%
Bicycle theft54.22400.00%
Drugs23.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Burglary10.60-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3765.78-15.91%
Anti-social behaviour1922.3311.76%
Shoplifting1811.4763.64%
Public order910.86-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.4314.29%
Drugs54.8366.67%
Burglary43.02300.00%
Other crime32.410.00%
Other theft31.8150.00%
Possession of weapons11.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4460.9569.23%
Anti-social behaviour1726.55-50.00%
Shoplifting1110.26-45.00%
Public order106.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.0375.00%
Bicycle theft34.2250.00%
Possession of weapons31.810.00%
Drugs31.8150.00%
Other theft21.81-33.33%
Burglary11.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3466.3836.00%
Violence and sexual offences2620.52-35.00%
Shoplifting2015.6942.86%
Public order1012.0711.11%
Criminal damage and arson46.03-42.86%
Theft from the person42.41300.00%
Other theft32.41-62.50%
Drugs21.81-33.33%
Burglary21.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.21100.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4070.0021.21%
Anti-social behaviour2524.144.17%
Shoplifting1415.0940.00%
Public order98.450.00%
Other theft85.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.83-30.00%
Burglary44.22300.00%
Possession of weapons32.410.00%
Drugs31.8150.00%
Bicycle theft11.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3365.78-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour2419.92-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.48-44.44%
Shoplifting106.03-37.50%
Public order96.03-35.71%
Other theft85.43166.67%
Theft from the person34.830.00%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Possession of weapons31.81200.00%
Drugs21.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Robbery11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4179.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour2524.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson1815.090.00%
Shoplifting1610.860.00%
Public order149.660.00%
Drugs58.450.00%
Other theft33.020.00%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Robbery21.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202410
June 202411
May 202414
April 202418
March 202418
February 202411
January 202420
December 202314
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
July 202438
June 202427
May 202430
April 202441
March 202437
February 202444
January 202426
December 202340
November 202333
October 202341

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202423
June 202413
May 202418
April 202426
March 202419
February 202417
January 202434
December 202325
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 1LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mardol Head
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 6. St Alkmond'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Claremont Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shoplatch
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrewsbury Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Mardol
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Smithfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Claremont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. St Mary'S Water Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Dogpole
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Princess Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fish Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Back Lime Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Pengrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Beeches Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Belmont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1